as in usually
according to the usual course of things
the clusters of idle teens that can commonly be found hanging around any mall
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Recent Examples of commonly
The diagnosis became official later that same month after a biopsy confirmed stage 4 ALK-positive lung cancer, a rare subtype that accounts for less than 5% of lung cancer cases and is more commonly found in younger people and never-smokers.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Jessica Duce, the founder of JDuce Design in Houston, Texas, will also commonly take an in-wall approach using this cable concealer kit from Amazon.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
When Perimenopause Actually Starts A February 2025 study in npj Women’s Health by UVA Health and Flo Health found perimenopausal symptoms starting much earlier than commonly assumed.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Federal and state gaps Coal combustion residuals, commonly known as coal ash, are the waste products left behind after coal is burned to generate electricity.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
In addition to being naturally produced in the body, Messer says GHK-Cu is commonly found in topical skincare products such as creams, serums and eye treatments marketed for anti-aging benefits.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Staying true to its South Asian roots, key ingredients include amla fruit extract (more commonly known as Indian gooseberry oil), which is rich in vitamin C to brighten bouts of hyperpigmentation and protect skin against free radicals (which can fast-track signs of aging).
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
The work also avoided the use of expensive noble metals, which are commonly used in high-performance catalysts.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The deliberate blackouts, commonly known as Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS, events, are affecting homes and businesses in eight counties north and west of Sacramento County.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Jessica Duce, the founder of JDuce Design in Houston, Texas, will also commonly take an in-wall approach using this cable concealer kit from Amazon.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
When Perimenopause Actually Starts A February 2025 study in npj Women’s Health by UVA Health and Flo Health found perimenopausal symptoms starting much earlier than commonly assumed.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Federal and state gaps Coal combustion residuals, commonly known as coal ash, are the waste products left behind after coal is burned to generate electricity.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
In addition to being naturally produced in the body, Messer says GHK-Cu is commonly found in topical skincare products such as creams, serums and eye treatments marketed for anti-aging benefits.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Staying true to its South Asian roots, key ingredients include amla fruit extract (more commonly known as Indian gooseberry oil), which is rich in vitamin C to brighten bouts of hyperpigmentation and protect skin against free radicals (which can fast-track signs of aging).
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
The work also avoided the use of expensive noble metals, which are commonly used in high-performance catalysts.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The deliberate blackouts, commonly known as Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS, events, are affecting homes and businesses in eight counties north and west of Sacramento County.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonly
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The eldest child of the previous king, Viserys I, Rhaenyra was named the official heir to the Iron Throne as a teenager by her father, despite women usually being overlooked in the line of succession.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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At that edition in Germany, 19 from the squad of 22 had experience of professional football in Ghana’s top two divisions before leaving for European leagues, usually as teenagers.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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More than 800 French border control officers will be active, up from about 60 normally.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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In this book Ginzburg follows the story of Menocchio, a miller from Friuli, a man of modest means and limited historical impact compared to the major players and large-scale events that typically dominate our explorations of the past.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The World Cup typically takes over its host country and turns it into FIFA’s idealized state for the four- or five-week tournament, becoming a unifying global celebration of sport.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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“Commonly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonly. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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